Yield: Serves 8-10

Vegan Stuffing

Classic baked stuffing is filled with sourdough baguette cubes, leeks, celery, fresh herbs, cranberries and pecans. This vegetarian & vegan baked stuffing recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 (10 oz.) sourdough baguettes, pointy ends discarded
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 large stalks celery, sliced crosswise
  • 2 trimmed leeks, sliced crosswise into half rounds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted for top

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Brush a 9 x 13" casserole dish with olive oil or coat with cooking spray.
  2. Cut baguettes into 1” cubes. Arrange on a large baking sheet and toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil to coat. Toast, stirring halfway through, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes in total.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the celery, leeks, salt and pepper, and sauté until softened, 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cranberries, sage, and thyme, and sauté another minute longer.
  4. Transfer bread and vegetables to a large bowl. Pour stock over and toss to gently to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir, then continue baking another 10 minutes, until the top is crispy.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley and pecans or walnuts. Serve warm with other favorite side dishes like mashed cauliflower, cranberry orange sauce, or vegan mushroom gravy.

Notes

  • Mushrooms are a great addition. If you'd like to use them, sauté 10 oz. sliced baby Bella mushrooms in with the leeks until tender.
  • Make-Ahead: You can make the stuffing, without baking, up to one day in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then bake. You may need to add 5-10 minutes additional baking time.
  • To make Gluten Free Vegan Stuffing, I recommend using your favorite gluten free bread. You'll need about 12 cups of cubes. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 217Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 628mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.

 

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